Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 6 February 2010
This stunning golf villa at La Cala Golf in sunny Spain provides the perfect location for a great golfing break. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the luxury La Cala Resort with its three 18 hole courses, the semi-detached villa boasts four bedrooms (sleeps 8 people), four bathrooms, a private garden and pool. It also happens to overlook the golf course…. The villa has been beautifully...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 February 2010
Goodwood will host it’s first major golf tournament this summer with the Business Fort English PGA Championship in association with Cobra and 59club. The award-winning 7,104 yards Downs Course – designed by the legendary James Braid – has been selected for this prestigious event by the PGA, the game’s long established governing body, and will take place from July 22-24. The new...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 February 2010
Leading golf course management company Troon Golf has announced that La Quinta Golf & Country Club is committing significant resource and investment to further improve one of Europe’s most popular golf destinations. Regarded by many as one of the most enjoyable spots for golf, La Quinta has announced strategic redesigns of key holes and renovation plans for the irrigation system.
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 10 February 2010
Young golfers are being urged to showcase their skills against hundreds of the world’s best junior players when the prestigious U.S. Kids Golf European Championship returns to Scotland this year. Entries are now being sought from junior golfers for this year’s event – the biggest golf tournament taking place in the ‘home of golf’ Scotland in 2010, even surpassing the Open...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 11 February 2010
Parque da Floresta Golf & Leisure Resort, the Vigia Group’s flagship resort, has released some fantastic three and seven night offers for people wanting to get away in 2010 to relax and golf. The impressive golf packages are based on three or seven nights accommodation with daily breakfast at the award-winning Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure resort. Each package...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 March 2010
Television star Dennis Waterman and snooker ace and commentator Willie Thorne will head a celebrity line-up when the Chateau des Vigiers Pairs Challenge takes place in the south-west of France this summer. Some of the top names in sport and showbusiness will gather at Chateau des Vigiers Hotel Golf and Country Club, situated in France’s Purple Perigord region, for the...
Written by By Courses editor on Wednesday 3 March 2010
Leading golf travel company Golfbreaks.com is giving golfers an exclusive chance to play on The Celtic Manor Resort’s Twenty Ten Course before it temporarily shuts its doors to stage The Ryder Cup in September. Golfbreaks.com has secured tee times from September 1 to September 5, 2010, to give its customers the ultimate Ryder Cup preview, playing the same mint...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 March 2010
From 29th March to the 5th April, Oceânico Golf is giving golfers the chance to play any of their seven golf courses at an unbelievable discount for Easter. If you book a round between the aforementioned dates after midday you will receive a 9 hole rate for 18 holes. But not only this, you will also receive: *Complimentary buggy (2 pax sharing) *Complimentary set...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 March 2010
The Vigia Group, the award-winning luxury resort developer, has announced some unbeatable packages for this Easter holiday. The superb family packages include accommodation at either the golf village (Quinta da Encosta Velha) at the multi award-winning Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure Resort or at The View, Vigia’s new luxury boutique beach resort – all from as little as €39 per...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 March 2010
Spain is battling to stage the Ryder Cup for the second time…on a brand new course which will be made especially for the bi-annual event. The Royal Spanish Golf Federation today confirmed that Valdeloshielos Finca Tres Cantos will be the venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup… if Madrid is chosen to host the Europe v USA clash in eight years time. The area on...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 March 2010
Stunning Buckinghamshire venue Stoke Park has created the ideal Fathers Day gift for golfing enthusiasts everywhere. You can treat your dad to a round of golf on the Championship golf course that played host to the iconic Goldfinger where the famous one to one battle between Goldfinger and James Bond took place. Make it an even more indulgent treat and stay...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 March 2010
A new major golf resort in the eastern Algarve has been given the status of Project of Potential National Interest by the Portuguese authorities. This status recognises Quinta do Vale’s privileged location, environmental sustainability, commitment to energy efficiency and generation of wealth for the local economy. Quinta do Vale provides two low-density living options – 66 plots for substantial single family villas...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 10 March 2010
With golf clubs up and down the country reporting diminishing memberships it’s refreshing to hear of one that’s bucking the trend. Dudsbury Golf Club in Ferndown, near Bournemouth and Poole had 250 members four years ago before it was sold. Now it boasts 660 members, each paying £936 a year for full membership and £705 for 5-day ones. Current owners...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 11 March 2010
It’s St Patrick’s Day next Wednesday (March 17) and you can celebrate the occasion by going on a memorable, superb value-for-money Ireland golfing break – north and south of the border. Thanks to Tourism Ireland and their Irish golf tour partners, there are some simply amazing deals to be experienced including a chance to twice tackle the world-famous links of Royal...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 19 March 2010
That’s right golfers, you can benefit from the above to Faro airport during May and give yourselves some extra unexpected spending money. Turismo de Portugal Algarve (www.algarvepromotion.pt) has teamed-up with two airlines (Thomson and Jet2) to ensure you won’t have to pay a single penny or euro to take your precious golf clubs with you for that eagerly-awaited golfing holiday throughout May. Thomson...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 25 March 2010
Slaley Hall – one of the top venues in 2-FORE!-1 GOLF – will see Great Britain & Ireland’s best PGA professionals take on their United States counterparts after it was confirmed as the venue for the 2013 PGA Cup. The biennial contest has become the premier international team event for PGA pros with the US current holders of the trophy after...
Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 4 April 2010
Fancy playing in a number of organised competitions with a chance of winning through to compete in grand finals being held at top Spanish venues? Then check these beauties out… All early rounds and semi-finals of the tournaments are played in the UK with the Finals being held in Spain. *Event 1 10th Aymerich National Scramble Closing date: May 6th, 2010 All you need to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 7 April 2010
Alan McGregor is to retire later this year as chief executive of St Andrews Links Trust after 13 years in the post. The recruitment process for Alan’s successor is about to begin with the position being advertised in the local and national press. The Trust is seeking someone with experience of a similar senior role to take over the high profile...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 14 April 2010
The Algarve in Portugal is a real golfing hotspot, providing some of the best holiday golf in Europe. Actually it’s one of the leading golfing destinations in the world and if you fancy trying it out for yourself the cracking deals below (based around the five star Tivoli Victoria hotel in Vilamoura) will probably suit you to a tee… *Deal One (3...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 on Wednesday 14 April 2010
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue the Dorset Golf & Country club is getting bigger and better. Over the past few years Dorset G&CC has invested millions of pounds into the venue and to prove they’re getting it right they’ve just been awarded a Gold Award to go with their 5 star status. Visit Britain awarded The Dorset Resort with the Gold Award for its outstanding...